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Lesson Topics for the Second Semester
We are going to start off today’s blog with your reflection question. How is your first semester with your students going this school year? Take a moment to reflect on this question. Think about this question and answer to yourself honestly where you stand. You might be confused as to what to teach for the second semester. We all have those brain blocks. So let’s jump into some ideas for your 2nd semester. As many of you might have figured out, I love thematic units and novel studies. Some of the ideas I will be sharing will revolve around those two key details. Let’s start with the month of January…
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What if the lessons aren’t too difficult?
Would you like to download a copy of this episode’s transcript? Simply click here for the download. We will be starting off this blog post with a reflection. You might have figured this out by now, but I love reflecting. It is essential for your growth as an educator. I would like you to take five minutes and reflect. This can have a huge impact on your teaching. Here is our weekly reflection question: Are you exposing your Language Learners to engaging and rigorous lessons? As a coach, mentor, and an ESL teacher, I hear this simple phrase from teachers frequently. Way more than I would like to hear it…
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Language Learners Benefit from Constructive Feedback
Would you like to download a copy of this episode’s transcript? Simply click here for the download. Hello Educators! This year I want to switch it up and start asking you a weekly reflection question. After hearing the question, take a moment to think and jot down your answer. I know some of you are listening to this on the go or possibly reading this in passing. I would still like you to take five minutes and reflect. This can have a huge impact on your teaching. Here is our weekly reflection question: Am I providing constructive feedback for my Language Learners? Take some time to think about the question.…
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Strategies to Prepare for the Second Half of the School Year
Download the transcript to this episode here Hello educators! I am so excited to be back with you this new year! I know you are going to have a fantastic school year and even amazing summer. Every week I want to highlight a teacher’s win. A win can be big or small. I want you to celebrate your wins, and we want to celebrate with you! If you have a win you want to share, email me at millie@myadventuresinesl.com A few wins I have seen in my group My Adventures in ESL is taking action to plan for the upcoming Language Assessments. There are so many teachers that are actively…
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Getting Funded through Donors Choose (Rewind)
Download a copy of the podcast transcript by clicking here. In the beginning, I struggled with getting funded on Donors Choose. My students in my classroom needed technology and new books. I would post a project for $1200, and let it sit there hoping it gets funded. I didn’t realize at the time that I needed to put in some elbow grease to get the project funded. Within a year, I have had a total of 10 projects funded with Donors Choose! I have included some tips on how you can get your project funded on Donors Choose. Tip 1 Reach out to all your family and friends first. I…
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Tools to Reduce Teacher Talk & Increase Engagement
Download a copy of the podcast transcript by clicking here. Have you ever had those moments in class where you wonder to yourself if you are talking too much. I am slowly raising my hand. I think as teachers we might have experienced those awkward moments. In episode 48, I share some strategies on how to reduce teacher talk. This episode I am sharing engagement tools you can use with your Language Learners. These tools will have your engagement up and talk time greatly reduced. I can easily say trust me, but I want to share my struggle. This school year I found my talktime way up! After checking myself,…
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Reflections and Adjustments for this School Year
Would you like to download a copy of this episode’s transcript? Simply click here for the download. This year has been an absolute roller coaster so far. Many of you have had to adapt and change your teaching practices this school year. I have had some days where I have been angry, frustrated and some days where I have been lit up with joy and pride. I know you all have also had days like these as well. All these mixtures of emotions can be draining for us educators. My struggles are like so many other teachers. Students weren’t turning in assignments. My newcomers were not understanding what was happening.…
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Speaking Growth Strategies for Language Learners
Would you like to download a copy of this episode’s transcript? Simply click here for the download. Every week I want to highlight a teacher’s win. A win can be big or small. I want you to celebrate your wins, and we want to celebrate with you! If you have a win you want to share email me at millie@myadventuresinesl.com The biggest wish for many of our students is to show growth by the end of the school year. I know that I personally want my students to show growth in all the four domains. When it comes to speaking and writing resources, there is no shortage for teachers. The…
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Setting up Systems for your Beginning of the Year Checklist
Would you like to download a copy of this episode’s transcript? Simply click here for the download. Welcome all-star teachers! As we jump into today’s topic, I would like you to reflect on your wins for the week. Every week I want to highlight a teacher’s win. A win can be big or small. I want you to celebrate your wins, and we want to celebrate with you! If you have a win you want to share, email me at millie@myadventuresinesl.com. There is so much ESL teachers have to do at the beginning of the school year on top of planning lessons for language learners and ensuring your students are…
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Planning for Listening Growth
Welcome all-star teachers! As we jump into today’s topic, I would like you to reflect on your wins for the week. Every week I want to highlight a teacher’s win. A win can be big or small. I want you to celebrate your wins, and we want to celebrate with you! If you have a win you want to share, email me at millie@myadventuresinesl.com. Have you ever been confused about how to support your language learners in the four domains? You genuinely want your students to grow, but you may be stuck on how to support them in listening activities. I personally always thought that listening was the “easier” domain.…
